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July 13, 2011

Please share what kind of information or experience led you to first consider changing your diet?

I'd always avoided "knowing" the truth behind my meat, but had become increasingly aware of the humane aspect. Two years ago, I happened upon a book at a relative's house (who is not vegan) called The Pig Who Sang to the Moon. I avoided it initially knowing I would no longer be able to be able to be comfortably ignorant. I then decided it was the least I could do to educate myself, read the book, and became vegan immediately.

Vegan Carolina is predominantly an outreach-based group. Which cities/regions of North Carolina are you interested in helping with leafleting/outreach?

Triangle area mostly, but willing to travel as able.

What types of outreach do you prefer to engage in?

Leafleting, vegan cooking, discussing the issues one-on-one. I always make it a point to mention that I'm vegan which tends to open up discussion among friends and acquaintances.

Introduction

Hi, I'm Andrea. I've been vegan for just over two years now and it's the most important, life changing decision I've ever made. I'd love to help bring awareness to others!

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Are you interested in saving as many farm animals as you possibly can?

You have found the right group.

Our activities and events are based on compassionately promoting ways to encourage the public to reduce their meat consumption and increase the availability of plant-based (vegan) options in the Triangle and greater North Carolina (activities are in/near the Triangle area typically) in the most efficient way possible (in both time and expense). These include, primarily:

• Leafleting colleges and concerts as a part of the Adopt a College program;

• Tabling at festivals, colleges, and other events and giving out vegan food and literature as part of Triangle Meatless Monday

"In this study, the combination message of “cut out or cut back on” meat and other products appeared to work best. It led to more reduction in animal product consumption than encouraging “vegetarian” eating ... or “vegan” eating..."

The impact of instituting Meatless Monday at schools and large businesses is huge as these institutions serve hundreds of thousands of meals per day. Join us to make an impact for animals!

You don't have to be vegan to join, but we're looking for people interested in moving along that path and encouraging others to as well.

For a great background, please read 'The Animal Activist's Handbook' by Matt Ball and Bruce Friedrich. It’s an easy read and covers the basics of why and how to do vegan outreach. Another great book is 'Change of Heart' by Nick Cooney, a must read for animal activists.

We look forward to hearing from you! If you are interested in joining this group, or have any questions about this group at all, please contact Eleni (co-organizer). Newbies welcome and encouraged!